Club Brugge triumphed 3-0 over Lens in a dominant UEFA Champions League League Phase display.

The clash took place on 21 October 2026 at the Jan Breydel Stadium in Brugge, forming part of the UEFA Champions League League Phase. The home side, Club Brugge, entered the match looking to capitalise on home advantage, while Lens travelled to Belgium aiming to earn points on foreign soil.

How it unfolded

The first half remained tightly contested until the 45th minute when Lens midfielder Matthieu Udol was shown a yellow card for a bad foul. The booking came just before half-time, and three minutes into stoppage time, Club Brugge broke the deadlock. Hans Vanaken capitalised on a corner, directing a left-footed shot from very close range into the bottom right corner to make it 1-0.

The momentum shifted quickly in the second half. Five minutes after the restart, Joaquin Seys doubled the lead with another left-footed strike from very close range, this time finding the bottom left corner to put Club Brugge 2-0 ahead.

Discipline continued to feature as the match progressed. In the 61st minute, Club Brugge’s Félix Lemaréchal received a yellow card for a bad foul. The home side, however, continued to press. Their third goal arrived in the 72nd minute when Carlos Forbs received a precise pass from Hugo Vetlesen before firing a left-footed shot from the centre of the box into the centre of the net, completing a 3-0 scoreline.

Later in the game, Hugo Vetlesen, who had provided the assist for the third goal, was booked in the 79th minute for a bad foul. The following minute, Lens defender Michal Skóras was also shown a yellow card for a bad foul, bringing the total bookings to four. No further goals were recorded, and the match concluded with Club Brugge maintaining a clean sheet.

Standout performers

Hans Vanaken opened the scoring and set the tone for the home side with a clinical finish from a corner. Joaquin Seys added a second, demonstrating composure inside the box. Carlos Forbs, assisted by Hugo Vetlesen, completed the hat-trick of goals, showing effective link-up play. Hugo Vetlesen’s contribution was pivotal, providing the decisive assist for the third goal.

Match facts

  • Final score: Club Brugge 3-0 Lens
  • Scorers: Hans Vanaken (45'+3'), Joaquin Seys (50'), Carlos Forbs (72') – assist by Hugo Vetlesen
  • Bookings: Matthieu Udol (45'), Félix Lemaréchal (61'), Hugo Vetlesen (79'), Michal Skóras (80')
  • Venue: Jan Breydel Stadium, Brugge

What it means

The 3-0 win gives Club Brugge three points and a strong goal difference in the UEFA Champions League League Phase, reinforcing their position in the group. Lens leaves the match without points, needing to recover in upcoming fixtures to stay competitive.